Help me and plot the graph
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To plot the graph of , you will use the table of values calculated previously and the specified scale.
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| Point | x | y |
|---|---|---|
| x-intercept | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum | 1.5 | 2.25 |
| x-intercept | 3 | 0 |
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Points to plot: From the table in part a) of the previous question, you have the following points:
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Scale: Use a scale of 2cm to represent 1 unit on both the x-axis and the y-axis. This means:
- For the x-axis: Mark , then will be 2cm to the right, will be 4cm to the right, will be 2cm to the left, and so on.
- For the y-axis: Mark , then will be 2cm upwards, will be 4cm upwards, will be 2cm downwards, and so on.
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Plotting the points:
- Draw your x and y axes.
- Mark the scale on both axes according to the 2cm = 1 unit instruction.
- Plot each point from the table:
- (the origin)
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Drawing the curve: Since is a quadratic function with a negative coefficient for (i.e., ), its graph is a parabola that opens downwards. Connect the plotted points with a smooth, continuous curve. The curve should be symmetrical. Remember that the maximum point (vertex) is at , as calculated in part d). This point should be the highest point on your curve.
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